Farms

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Once Reily and Rachel went into their bedroom for the night, Their father stood by the couch. "I cleaned up the restroom a bit more. The floor is clear, it's...been told I shouldn't coddle you, but this isn't your home." He said. "A towel and washcloth would be great." Remus said. "Give me a few minutes, and I'll get it set up for a shower. Your pa will call me in the morning, but...You two might end up staying. It seems your the only one, otherwise, Eddie will relax around if it isn't your parents." He said. "Yeah...I've watched him a lot at night. Then ma been in the hospital, I know you don't like me." Remus said. "That isn't at all true, kid. You make my daughter very happy. I...have my worries, but I was told to not baby you." He said. "No, it pisses me off. Once I know my way around, I'll be fine." Remus said. "Very well. Until I'm up, The girls stay in there room." He said. "Yes, sir." Remus replied.

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Richard, the father of the two girls, came out of the bedroom a little before the alarm in his own room went off for work, that he wouldn't be going to that day, because of his arm. That was pretty achy. So, he went to grab his pain killer. He glanced over at the couch, Remus was still asleep, on it, but Little Eddie was up playing. He was still in his jammies and a bottle laid empty on the floor. Eddie send Richard and the baby, almost toddler, after being sure his brother was still there, crawl over to Richard and sat on his bottom before he put his arms up. "I guess your a hungry boy." Richard said.

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Riley yawned coming out of the bedroom she shared with her little sister, to see her daddy sitting in the recliner, Eddie on his lap, as Remus was still sleeping on the couch. "Hi, daddy. How long has Eddie been up?" She asked. "I'm not to sure. He was up when I got up. His phone has been getting text messages, I believe, but I haven't the slightest idea how to answer one." Richard said, getting a daughterly kiss on his cheek.
Reily woke Remus up who rubbed his head slightly, he was getting that stupid head ache, before she handed him his phone. The all heard the text message be read; text message from Niece Henrietta. Hi, Uncle Remus. Grandpa told pappy and he said to send a text message your way. You are going to have to stay there for right now, with Eddie, because we have some of their kids. Great uncle Siruis got shot...They won't tell me anything more but he is okay. He's in recovery but you have to stay there. Richy! I know you can here me. He can't leave! Pappy will call him later! He has to stay. Remus frowned and sat fully up on the couch, before he had his phone call Harry, until he finally answered. "What the hell, happened?" Remus said. "I don't have all the details, Remus! I just need you to stay put, I got enough shit to keep up with right now, I don't need that too." Harry said. "I don't need a babysitter!" Remus said, before the pair starter talking in French, way to quicky for Reily to try and translate what they were saying.
It took Richard sticking his fingers in his mouth and letting out a whistle, to stop the pair, because it was clear they were in a disagreement. Even if nobody else could understand. Harry let out a hot breath. "Fine." Harry said. "It's not the first time." Remus said. "Even so, I'm certain they don't know how to work that stuff and it's my ass." Harry said, before Remus huffed. "I'll be fine, but I'm not getting days behind before some dumbass shot him." Remus said. "Fine. Lily and Patty are there watching the kids, just be careful because it's my ass!" Harry said, before the phone clicked off. "Remus?" Reily said. "I need a ride back to the farm." Remus said. "Give me a few minutes, but I'll get ready. How old are your siblings?" He asked. "22, 20, 14, 11, 6, twins are 6, 4 and almost 2. Ma is due in three weeks with twins. Star will be friendly." Remus said. "Alright, just give me a few minutes." Richard said.

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Remus took off on their land, after bring the three of them inside the farm house, Eddie getting sat in his feet by Reily, who slowly started to go play. Richard eased to sit on the couch, that caught the attention of the twins, little Siruis and Severus, the pair both hair red hair, and school folders in their hands. "I said I'd help you to in a few minutes!" Lily screamed form the kitchen, starting lunch. "He might!" Severus pointed out. "Let me see." Richard asked, getting handed one of the little folders. "Reily, why don't you go see if he'll let you give him a hand?" Richard said. "And if he gets fussy?" She asked, pointing to Eddie. "It will be handle. Go. Now, what is it you two are stuck on?" He asked. "Math." They both said. "Yeah, it's not always fun, but sure, I don't mind to help. Ain't got anything to do anyway." He said. Mary, who's eleven, looked over at him. "That's not proper English you know." She said. "Mary! That's rude!" Patty said. "What!" She said. "It's cool. I'm not...form this kind of life, little lady. I do talk a bit different then most do." He said. "Your look-" She started "Mary!!" Patty fussed at her little sister. "I'm sorry." Patty then said. "She's not being rude about it, so it's fine. I stand out and so do the girls. It's caused problem before, but she's just...I heard a lot of numbers." Richard said. "Shes eleven. Still, I told her not to be like that." Patty said. "Really, she's fine." Richard said, before he turned his attention back to Mary. "Before my ex wife and I switched custody agreements, I was around a part of the world you farm ladies should stay away from, trying to fix my relationship with my family. When that didn't take, and I got the girls, we moved. I like this town, for the most part, but yes, I stick out. The girls do too, but for the most part they are happier here." Richard said. "Did you not what time around your family then?" Mary asked. "No. They aren't like your family, and my girls needed to be safe and cared for. Not worry about this or that, so it doesn't bother me." Richard said. "Why does it matter your darker?" Little Bethany said, turning into the corner. She was four years old. He thought for a minute, to try and find words the small girl would understand, as she climbed on the couch and frowned. "Big bo-bo." She Said. "Yeah, but it'll be alright. As for your question, little one. People...don't always like something new. Most don't care, but some do and can be ugly, do you know what I mean by that?" He asked. "We aren't suppose to use that word, but yes." She said. "He means Ugly in a different way, Bethany. They can be mean and hateful. People don't always like change and the can see Mr. Whitney, as change and they will do what they can to get rid of that change." Patty said to her sister. "That's not nice then!" She frowned. "Eh, you just have to be the bigger person is all. Are you stuck too?" He asked. "No. I finished. Brothers outside, he's on the-" She started. "I know he's outside, just leave him be, Beth." Patty said. "Is he riding something?" Richard asked. "He will be fine and he will snap at you. He's done so with Mr. Malfoy and even daddy. He'll be fine." Patty said.

Richard helped the twins with school, until the household was called over lunch, and Rachel was sent to find Remus and her big sister, finding them in the barn. "Hey, lunch is ready." She said, pushing opened the door. "Go eat, I'm so behind." Remus said. "Patty said you have to come eat, your daddy is on his way with a cousin to help get caught up, but you have to have much." Rachel said and after a sigh, Remus followed the two girls into the house.

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James Potter, walked through the door of his home, getting ran to by his little girl, Bethany who he picked up. "I like Richard! He is really good at teaching the twins math!" She said, as Rachel walked slowly over. "Daddy...was a teacher." She said. "I guess he doesn't feel like applying at the schools?" James asked. "He thinks it will cause trouble..." She said. "Maybe I can see if I can't help, in a few days anyway. Stars about your age." James said. "She is, but...Just want to stay with daddy. He already got hurt..." She frowned. "You need to go make a friend, Young lady. I'll see If I can't help out your daddy, but run along." James said. "But-" She frowned. "No, go." James said and she slowly disappears.

James Potter, found Richard with his twin sons in their home made classroom, a mini lesson going on. Siruis was holding his fingers out, a little confused on the trick he had been shown, but his twin brother just grin and show his brother, again. "Boys, why don't you run along for a little while." James said. The pair turned. "Is uncle okay?" Little Siruis asked. "Uncle will be okay. Go find something else to do." Draco said, so the twins hurried off. "Thanks, for giving the boys a hand in their schooling." James said. "I didn't mind, sweet kids. How is your brother, actually?" Richard asked. "He's out of surgery and resting, but he will be okay. It's just going to be a few days and we have to find arrangements for the children." Harry said. "I can make room for a girl, if they would help?" Richard asked. "Yeah, Hollies homeschooled however..." James said. "I'm home for the week." Richard replied. "Then yeah, that would be helpful. Thank you. I just came to get a few things. Do you care to hang around?" James asked. "No, that's fine, I don't mind. I'm assuming the girls can handle it, you just rather somebody else here?" Richard asked. "That would be correct. Theirs plenty of room so the girls can make themselves comfortable, you, can use our room I suppose. It hasn't been used in some time." James said. "I wouldn't run out out of your own room." Richard said. "I've been staying at the hospital, with my wife.  Now worries. You're doing me a favor, so please." James said. "Very well, thank you. Richard said.

The next few days, would be the same.